In memoriam
Obituaries
Remembering those we’ve lost in our community
Cletus Joseph Goetz Jr.
Cletus “Joe” Joseph Goetz, Jr., 90, of Willis went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Joe was born on October 13, 1935, in Rome Kentucky to Cletus Goetz and Louise Purcell. He proudly s...
Hiram Lee Jones
Chaplain Brigadier General Hiram “Doc” Jones Chaplain Jones was a native of Madisonville, Texas where he graduated from High School in 1955. He received an AA Degree from Lon Morris Junior College in ...
Robert Alan Matthews
Celebrating a Life Well Lived In Loving Memory Robert Alan Matthews December 1, 1952 – February 10, 2026 Husband • Dad • Pawpaw • Friend — ✦ — Robert Alan Matthews, beloved husband, father, grandfathe...
Franklin Leon Ripkowski
Franklin Leon Ripkowski Senior went to be with our Lord and Savior on February 5, 2026. He was born on May 5, 1939, in Houston, Texas, to Lee Frank and Stella Virginia Ripkowski. Frank attended Sam ...
Theokles Chase Tunning
Theokles Chase Tunning, beloved son of Toby and Siana Tunning, passed peacefully in the arms of his parents on February 10th , after a courageous and extraordinary journey that touched countless lives...
Deborah Eliza Nelson Dousay
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Deborah Eliza Nelson Dousay. The family is currently taking time to compose her obituary. Please check back for updates as additional information b...
Janice Lanell Smallwood
The family of Janice Smallwood are preparing an obituary that will be published here soon. Service details are as follows:
Gloria Jean Schmidt
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Gloria Jean Schmidt. The family is currently taking time to compose her obituary. Please check back for updates as additional information becomes a...
Ismael "Melos" Hernandez
Ismael “Melos” Hernandez 1954-2026 Ismael “Melos” Hernandez, 71, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Huntsville on the morning of Wednesday, January 28, 2026. He was born March 22, 1954 in ...
Elizabeth Ann Bigler
Elizabeth Ann Bigler Born January 27th, 1925 and passed away on January 29th, 2026. Elizabeth Ann Bigler was born in Drew, Mississippi to Elbin and Myra Blackwood and was the eighth of nine children. ...